The clear path to resolve the SCS dispute
"Keeping faith in the Rule of Law allows us to treat each other fairly and in the spirit of sovereign ...
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Joint development in SCS dead in the water?
"What is clear at this point is that joint exploration of oil and gas with China in the South China ...
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China still to pursue joint oil probe with PH despite SC voiding deal
China on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to joint maritime exploration with the Philippines in the South China Sea despite a ...
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SC ruling on joint oil exploration deal won’t affect PH-China ties
The Department of Foreign Affairs said the bilateral relationship between the Philippines and China will not be affected despite the ...
Read moreSC declares illegal the joint SCS oil survey by PH, China, Vietnam
The Supreme Court on Tuesday declared as unconstitutional the 2005 Tripartite Agreement for Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) among China ...
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‘New chapter’ in PH-China ties
"We want to see progress in tackling issues related to the South China Sea, and how the two sides can ...
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Marcos, Xi set hotline on SCS
Agree to ‘friendly consultations’ on maritime issues, energy exploration Beijing—The Philippines and China on Wednesday vowed to resolve maritime disagreements ...
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PBBM, Xi meet to boost ties
Mr. Marcos says state visit to bring PH-China relations ‘to higher gear’ Beijing—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to meet ...
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‘Hotline’ on SCS maritime row
Close on the heels of recent run-ins between the Philippine military and Chinese Coast Guard/maritime militia vessels in disputed territory ...
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US not under obligation to defend the Philippines if attacked by China
"The bases should not be used to carry out any mission that would endanger the national security interest of thecountry." ...
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